Jena went from homeless, to having a great job, to business owner, to $700k in debt and bankrupt, to now generating over $1.2M as a Brand & Business Strategist. On stages, she captivates audiences with her transparency as she shares her mindset journey that brought her to where she is today.  For this episode she does the same while sharing how she's currently using the strategies she uses while coaching entrepreneurs to recommit to her personal health goals. You'll love Jena's personality and her actionable, insightful advice. Don't miss her Brave Entrepreneurs Facebook group! Find links in the show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 91

One of the "great" things about being a woman is that our hormones can make it very challenging to lose weight, but it can be done. Today's guest, Lori Massicot, shares how she got sober and healthy during perimenopause. Lori is now a certified nutrition coach and the host of the To 50 & Beyond Podcast. She specializes in helping women over the age of 40 lose the weight (both mentally and physically) to be happy and healthy and free from shame, guilt, and regret. Show notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 92

Can you work in the fitness industry if you don't look the part? Dr. Erin Nitschke comes back to talk about breaking into the fitness industry. Dr. Nitschke, NFPT-CPT, NSCA-CPT is an ACE Health Coach, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, Precision Nutrition certified, a health and human performance college professor, fitness blogger, mother, and passionate fitness professional. She has over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry and college instruction. This is part two of a one part episode so don't forget to listen to the previous episode for more insights. Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 90

Want to share your passion for fitness with others? Dr. Erin Nitschke shares tips for finding the best personal training certifications and some innovative ways to be a part of the fitness industry even if you don't want to work in a gym. Dr. Erin Nitschke, NFPT-CPT, NSCA-CPT, ACE Health Coach, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Therapeutic Exercise Specialist, Pn1 certified, is a health and human performance college professor, fitness blogger, mother, and passionate fitness professional. She has over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry and college instruction. This is part one of a two part episode so don't forget to tune back in for more insights. Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 89

What is spiritual fitness and how can you improve yours? Today's guest, Michael Kass, is the Founder of the Center for Story + Spirit, an Los Angeles based speaker, facilitator, and award-winning storyteller.  Michael's trainings on storytelling, speaking, mindfulness and breathwork have been featured at events the United States and internationally.   He stops by to help us learn more about spiritual fitness and how we can work on it daily.  Enjoy some simple breathwork practices Michael shares to get you started. Then stop by the show notes to check out Michael's website for more recordings and to join one of his future events: Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 88

Thinking of starting a running routine or want to improve your running? While it might be tempting to think that the more miles you run, the better. That's not the case! Fitness expert, Makeba Edwards, MS, CES, comes back to share how to reduce running injuries.  We chat strength training, self-myofascial release, a great fitness conference we're both attending and more.  Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 87

How do you know if you're following the correct fitness advice? Fitness expert, Makeba Edwards has spent over 17 years working in the Health and Fitness Industry and shares her insights. Tune in to learn about 3 of the most common fitness myths and how to find more quality health, fitness, and nutrition information. Makeba Edwards, MS, CES holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology with in emphasis Sport Performance. She is also VivoBarefoot Running Technique Master Coach, and has presented continuing education content, in group fitness and personal training. She teaches multiple Group Fitness formats including barre, boot camps and several prechoreographed formats. Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 86

Arete Women's Running Club Co-Founder, Mary Wright, comes back to talk about starting and growing a business after leaving a 10-year career as an educator.  Enjoy her insights on what it takes to start something from nothing and some of the parallels between growing a business and chasing your running goals (or general fitness goals!).  Don't forget to listen to her first episode to learn more about Arete and how you can be a part. Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 85

Happy Global Running Day 2018! We're celebrating Global Running Day by having listeners from around the world share what running means to them and why they love running. Tune in and see if you can keep from from lacing up your running shoes after hearing their inspirational notes on running.Then head to the show notes to celebrate the day by pledging your miles and logging them with one or two of our favorite running apps: Charity Miles and the new LiveK Running app. Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 84

Arete Women's Running Club started in Santa Cruz, CA where its co-founder and today's guest, Mary Wright, was born and raised and fell in love with running as a high school middle distance runner. Mary went on to run for UCLA and Cornell. She then taught high school for almost 10 years while raising 3 little kids. But she found she missed the connections, camaraderie, and goal chasing of the team environment. She and her best friend, Melissa, She Is Beautiful race director/founder started looking for an all women’s intermediate/advanced team and couldn’t find one. So with some love, sweat, and a lot of people who believed in the vision, they created Arete Women’s Running Club in 2016. The running club has grown rapidly since. Learn more about this amazing group and how you can join! Notes: FitArmadillo.com/Podcast The Fit 15 by Fit Armadillo® #TheFit15 @TheFitFifteen @FitArmadillo Ep 83